Floor Shoulder Overhead Stretch

Start by lying down on your stomach with one straight arm stretched out to the side. Slowly use the opposite arm to push the floor to raise your chest off the ground. Go until you feel a light stretch in the targeted muscles. Hold for up to 20-30 seconds and slowly release by lowering the chest back down to the ground. Alternate sides.

45s each armIntermediateLyingNo equipment

How to do the Floor Shoulder Overhead Stretch

Start by lying down on your stomach with one straight arm stretched out to the side. Slowly use the opposite arm to push the floor to raise your chest off the ground. Go until you feel a light stretch in the targeted muscles. Hold for up to 20-30 seconds and slowly release by lowering the chest back down to the ground. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Shoulders, Upper Back.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder.

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